Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are 284 London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, jump on the 05:55 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 20:10 with easyJet.
Your LGW to AMS flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Amsterdam (and then exploring more of Netherlands!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
British Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LGW and AMS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Glasgow International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Right now, 42 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return ticket is 110 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LGW to AMS by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
If you want to check out another great destination in Netherlands, consider The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are among the biggest draws.
